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Lockheed Martin · 20 hours ago

Skunkworks Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Level 5)

Lockheed Martin is a leading technology innovation company that focuses on manufacturing innovation through advanced composites and additive manufacturing. The Skunkworks Manufacturing Engineering Manager will oversee the manufacturing engineering team, manage project coordination, and collaborate with various departments to enhance production operations.

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Responsibilities

Manages the day to day activities for manufacturing engineering team in support of multiple programs
Lead organizational objectives and support line of business customers
Responsible for project coordination, process reviews, process improvement initiatives and oversight for manufacturing projects in support of production operations
Establish overall tempo for engineering team and will collaborate cross-functionally with other organizations including production engineering team, production operations, quality and production control
Responsible for overall department budgets and scheduling of assets to support program needs
Represent Manufacturing Engineering team during AS9100 audits, DCMA reviews and will be overall POC for any manufacturing engineering related issues or objectives

Qualification

PDMMESSAPLean ManufacturingAerospace standardsEngineering conceptsProject managementMulti-taskingLeadership experiencePresentation skills

Required

Experience with PDM, JDL, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) including SFM, SAP, ERP4C
Understanding of manufacturing process and procedures specific to Planning and work instructions
Experience managing multiple programs and budgets, multi-tasking several projects
Understanding of engineering concepts
Management &/or leadership experience with direct reports
Active Secret Clearance Required
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access

Preferred

Experience presenting to large groups of employees, customers and site leadership
Experience managing teams of engineers in the Aerospace industry or lead engineer supporting multiple employees and customers
Lean Manufacturing experience
Full Spectrum Leadership qualities
Understanding of full production life cycle from procurement, engineering, production, quality and sustainment
Good oral and presentation skills
Must be willing to work extended hours in support of program needs as needed
Ability to work in fast paced environment while interfacing with program representatives, internal and external customers and stakeholders across the enterprise
Understanding of Aerospace standards (AS9100 & ISO9001), concepts, and processes

Benefits

Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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